Social
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Social is an adjective meaning Being extroverted or outgoing.
Meaning
Being extroverted or outgoing.
More Meanings
- Of or relating to society.
- (Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.
- (biology) Cooperating or growing in groups.
- A festive gathering to foster introductions.
- (Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.
- (British, colloquial, with definite article) Ellipsis of social security.
- (rare) Relating to a nation's allies.
Example Sentences
social gaming
the Social War
a social insect
Unemployment is a social problem.
Word Forms
- socials
Synonyms for social
Depending on context, synonyms include friendly, gregarious, sociable, interpersonal, societal, swarming.
Antonyms for social
Common opposites include antisocial, asocial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gregarious, sociable, friendly, cultural, societal, ethnic.
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Sources & Attribution
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